I took the opportunity at Defra questions today to press the Department on the need for the EA's investigations to be concluded as soon as possible.
More landfill gas is now being contained or captured and, as a result, odour has reduced considerably from the peaks we saw in 2021 and earlier this year, though I recognise there are still times when the site does smell.
But we still do not have full accountability for the blight we have suffered, with sanctions for the multiple breaches of the permit having been deferred and wrapped into the regulatory investigation.
The Minister quite rightly cannot comment on the progress of a live investigation, but I know she understands how important it is that we get proper accountability and justice.